Best Survival Horror Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,434 Survival Horror games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Survival Horror game rankings were last updated on 3/13/2025.
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1. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Survival Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 307,800 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 298,628 positive reviews and 9,172 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
2. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,515 positive reviews and 3,659 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
3. Outlast
Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.
Outlast has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,853 positive reviews and 4,396 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Outlast on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Red Barrels |
| Developer | Red Barrels |
| Publisher | Red Barrels |
| Steam App Id | 238320 |
4. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,020 positive reviews and 2,536 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
5. Peggle Deluxe
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,981 positive reviews and 265 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peggle Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2007 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3480 |
6. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 444,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 424,052 positive reviews and 20,920 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,691 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/12/2020 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1275890 |
8. SOMA
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.
SOMA has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,628 positive reviews and 1,798 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2015 |
| Franchise | Frictional Games |
| Developer | Frictional Games |
| Publisher | Frictional Games |
| Steam App Id | 282140 |
9. DREDGE
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,478 positive reviews and 1,708 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2023 |
| Franchise | Team17 Digital |
| Developer | Black Salt Games |
| Publisher | Team17 |
| Steam App Id | 1562430 |
10. 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past!
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,800 positive reviews and 258 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.91 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.91 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1349230 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,141 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,264 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 344 | 9/4/2013 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,804 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 3/6/2007 | 94 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,927 | 1/27/2015 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 6/12/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 109 | 9/21/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,370 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $7.91 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Outlast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). SOMA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.